The Outer Limits

The Outer Limits· Season 4 · Episode 16

Final Exam

S04E16·June 5, 1998·1h·Syfy

An ex-student returns to blow up a university with bombs he's made by cracking the secret of cold fusion, after being booted from the school's physics program. Todtman swears he won't follow through if authorities execute five people he hates. Should the government kill his five or risk Todtman killing 5 million?

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Guest stars

Brett CullenBrett Cullenas Dr. James Martin
Kevin TigheKevin Tigheas GeneralPeter StebbingsPeter Stebbingsas Seth Todman
Stellina RusichStellina Rusichas Sharon Martin
Brennan ElliottBrennan Elliottas Tom
Derek LoweDerek Loweas Student
Sharon AlexanderSharon Alexanderas Girl Hostage
Michael St. John SmithMichael St. John Smithas Dean Irwin
Darcy Kirkpatrickas Communications Officer
Bob Dawsonas Mr. Walker
Gary HetheringtonGary Hetheringtonas Chief Davis
Andrew McIlroyAndrew McIlroyas Hal Kaplan
Garvin CrossGarvin Crossas Lt. Jackson
John InnesJohn Innesas Teacher

Crew

Mario AzzopardiDirector
Carleton EastlakeCarleton EastlakeWriter

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